Power to the People in Côte d''Ivoire
Decades of investment in electrical power generation have paid off in Côte d''Ivoire. The country''s installed capacity exceeds that of most of its neighbors, with a well-developed
As of 2023, hydropower in Côte d'Ivoire accounted for about 30% of electricity generation. Although periods of severe drought sometimes lead to interruptions in supply, the realization of untapped hydropotential could be a cornerstone for the development of the energy sector. Table 2. Renewable energy resources of Côte d'Ivoire
We develop a TIMES model of the electricity sector for Côte d'Ivoire that provides least-cost solutions for power systems. Our estimates show that electricity demand could increase by a factor of 4.5 by 2050. Least cost solutions show that solar PV could provide at least 18% of total electricity generation in 2050.
According to, in 2023 in Côte d'Ivoire, the total production of primary energy was 0.163 quadrillion Btu, while consumption was at the level of 0.265 quadrillion Btu. Thus, the share of domestic production in primary energy consumption was about 61.5%. This makes Côte d'Ivoire a country dependent on energy imports. Figure 2.
Ivorian electricity sector is dominated by thermal generation, which accounted for almost 69% of the country's electricity production in 2023. Hydropower accounted for about 30%, while other renewable energy sources such as solar and wind contributed less than 1%.
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